© CGB
© CGB
Denier - William I of Chauvigny Crescent ND
| Billon | 0.87 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Déols (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William I of Chauvigny (1207-1234) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1207-1233 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#234383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Hexalpha with crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEDOLI
Unabridged legend: De Dolis
Translation: ... of Deols.
Comment
Possible variations on the right:- a single L or two Ls in the legend;
- S standing or S lying in the legend;
- S prograde or S retrograde in the legend.
Possible variations on the reverse:
- crescent points at 2 o'clock (towards "DE") ;
- crescent points at 3 o'clock (towards "E") ;
- crescent points at 6 o'clock (towards "DO") ;
- crescent points oriented at 8 o'clock (towards the "OL") ;
- crescent points at 12 o'clock (towards the "ID").
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique crescent shape, which was a symbol of the Lordship of Déols, a region in central France where the coin was minted. The crescent shape was used to distinguish the coin from other denominations and to represent the authority of the Lordship of Déols. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has survived from the Middle Ages and offers a glimpse into the economic and political systems of medieval Europe.
